India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
'Aura' battles leap from social media to Latin America streets
Australia lose three wickets after skittling Bangladesh for 64
Bangladesh all out for 64 in 2nd Test after Starc masterclass
Odyssey effect: stars sell Greece to a new wave of US tourists
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In US, rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewater
In the Appalachian region stretching through the US state of West Virginia, the reddish water flowing out of retired coal mines is acidic, full of heavy metals and toxic for the environment.
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Starc takes 5-11 to leave Bangladesh reeling in 2nd Test
Mitchell Starc produced a devastating masterclass to take five wickets in just 22 balls as Australia tore through Bangladesh on day one of the second Test Saturday to leave them reeling at 35-6 by lunch.
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Australia's Miller fastest in opening Japanese MotoGP practice
Australia's Jack Miller went fastest in opening practice for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday as MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo battled pain to go third.
Australia's Miller fastest in opening Japan MotoGP practice
Australia's Jack Miller went fastest in opening practice for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday as MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo battled pain to go third.
Kazakhstan's Fedorov wins U-23 road race world title
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Chinese former senior security official faces life in prison for bribery
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Brissett pilots Browns to bounce-back NFL victory
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USA thrash Puerto Rico 106-42 at women's basketball World Cup
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Federer bids emotional farewell to tennis at Laver Cup
Roger Federer will bring the curtain down on his spectacular career in a "super special" match alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup in London on Friday.
'Hell-bent' Wallabies say they respect All Blacks haka
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Celtics suspend coach Ime Udoka for entire NBA season
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Springboks hand 'incredible' Steyn key role against Argentina
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Narrow wins bring lift for Americans at Presidents Cup
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Davis, Kim fightback gives Cup spark to Internationals
Australia's Cameron Davis and South Korean Kim Si-woo swept the last four holes to produce an emotional Presidents Cup comeback victory for the Internationals on Thursday at Quail Hollow.
11 police hurt at Mexico protest over missing students
A protest to demand justice for 43 Mexican students who disappeared in 2014 turned violent on Thursday, leaving 11 police officers injured, authorities said.
Scaloni irked as visa trouble delays key defenders
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Americans grab 4-1 lead on Internationals at Presidents Cup
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Nets' Simmons says Sixers unsupportive amid mental health struggle
Australian NBA guard Ben Simmons said in a podcast posted Thursday that he didn't feel supported by the Philadelphia 76ers as he dealt with mental health issues.
France back on track as Netherlands close on Nations League finals
Kylian Mbappe starred as world champions France shrugged off injuries and off-field problems to beat Austria on Thursday, while the Netherlands won in Poland to close in on a place in next year's UEFA Nations League finals.
CIA chief: I'm no Jason Bourne, I drive an old Subaru
CIA Director Bill Burns said in the US spy agency's first-ever podcast Thursday that his life is nothing like Jason Bourne and James Bond, ripping hot cars through crowded cities and deploying unimaginable lethal gadgets.
US charges Boeing with misleading investors on 737 MAX safety, fined $200 mn
US securities officials fined Boeing $200 million over the aviation giant's misleading assurances about the safety of the 737 MAX airplane following two deadly crashes, regulators announced Thursday.
US great Sampras pays tribute to departing Federer
Pete Sampras, the 14-time Grand Slam champion whose Wimbledon reign was ended by Roger Federer in 2001, paid tribute to the Swiss great in a social media video on Thursday.
De Bruyne leads Belgium to victory over Wales
Kevin De Bruyne score one goal and made the other for Belgium to secure a rare 2-1 win over Wales in Brussels and keep the Red Devils' slim chance of reaching the Nations League semi-finals alive.
Mbappe stars as France shrug off troubles to outclass Austria
Kylian Mbappe scored a stunning opening goal as France shook off injuries to a host of key players and a series of off-field issues to claim a welcome 2-0 win over Austria in the UEFA Nations League in Paris on Thursday.
Dutch see off Poland to edge closer to Nations League finals
The Netherlands beat Poland 2-0 in Warsaw on Thursday to move closer to qualification for the Nations League finals, as Cody Gakpo and Steven Bergwijn continued their excellent starts to the season.
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Limit to how players can protest in Qatar, say England's Kane and Southgate
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